Richie Norton

What is it about quotes that get people moving? I love them. To me, quotes are food—bites of knowledge that can fill our hungry souls. I’ve carefully collected these ten quotes to help inspire me to live a little better. I hope they inspire you too.

1. BELIEVE THE BEST OF YOURSELF

“You are what you believe yourself to be.” — PAULO COELHO

2. BE COMFORTABLE GROWING OLDER

“Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, for you shall only live it once. Be comfortable with growing older.” — LOUISE HAY

3. OWN YOUR HAPPINESS

“Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door.” — BROOKE SHIELDS

4. MAKE WAY FOR POSITIVITY

“Just can’t live that negative way… make way for the positive day!” — BOB MARLEY

5. CELEBRATE!

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” — OPRAH WINFREY

6. DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE

“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” — JOHN WOODEN

7. SPEND YOUR TIME ON THE THINGS THAT MATTER

“Every moment you get is a gift. Spend it on things that matter. Don’t spend it by dwelling on unhappy things.” — UNKNOWN

8. RECOGNIZE YOUR BLESSINGS

“Look for the blessing in all situations.” — DR. WAYNE DYER

9. CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” — NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

10. BE YOU

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” — DR. SEUSS